Human Resources Director

Food Manufacturing | Northeast U.S. | Hybrid Travel

Hunter Shore Group has been retained by a leading food organization to identify a Human Resources Industrial Director for a significant U.S. business.

This is a highly strategic HR leadership role supporting the broader industrial organization across Manufacturing/Supply Chain, Quality, R&D and Industrial Engineering. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior business and operations leadership to shape the people strategy across a complex, multi-site manufacturing network.

The Opportunity

This leader will play an important role in an organization undergoing meaningful transformation and growth. Key areas of focus will include:

• Developing and executing the people and workforce strategy across multiple manufacturing locations
• Partnering with senior operations leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning and talent strategy
• Driving succession planning and leadership development across the plant network
• Supporting organizational design and evolving leadership structures
• Addressing labor, retention and workforce challenges through sustainable, data-driven strategies
• Helping integrate teams and build a consistent, high-performance culture
• Providing leadership and guidance around employee relations, investigations and grievances
• Partnering across HR and the business on broader organizational initiatives and transformation

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a strategic, commercially minded HR leader who understands the realities of a manufacturing environment and can operate effectively from the plant floor through the executive level.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Significant HR leadership experience within food, beverage or FMCG/CPG manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience supporting a multi-site manufacturing network
• Strong business partnership experience with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations leadership
• Experience developing workforce, talent and succession strategies
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with the realities of a fast-moving manufacturing organization
• Strong change-management and organizational transformation capabilities
• Union/labor relations experience is highly desirable
• The ability to challenge, influence and partner effectively with senior leaders
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%

Location

The role will be based in Northeast region and operates on a hybrid schedule. State specific information to be discussed during an interview. Flexibility to be present with the business and manufacturing sites when needed is important. Relocation assistance is available.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a large-scale food business at an important point in its evolution and have meaningful influence over its people, culture, organizational structure and future leadership pipeline. For the right individual, the role also offers significant longer-term growth and succession potential to VP level.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly or contact Hunter Shore Group for a confidential conversation.